Περίληψη:
A variety of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have already been
experimentally used, in an effort to promote wound healing. The aim of
the present study was to investigate the effects of short duration PEMF
on secondary healing of full thickness skin wounds in a rat model. Full
thickness skin wounds, 2 by 2 cm, were surgically inflicted in two
groups of male Wistar rats, 24 animals each. In the first group
(experimental group - EG), the animals were placed and immobilized in a
special constructed cage. Then the animals were exposed to a short
duration PEMF for 20 min daily. In the second group (control group -
CG), the animals were also placed and immobilized in the same cage for
the same time, but not exposed to PEMF. On days 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 22,
following the infliction of skin wounds, the size and healing progress
of each wound were recorded and evaluated by means of planimetry and
histological examination. According to our findings with the planimetry,
there was a statistically significant acceleration of the healing rate
for the first 9 days in EG, whereas a qualitative improvement of healing
progress was identified by histological examination at all time points,
compared to the control group.
Συγγραφείς:
Athanasiou, Athanasios
Karkambounas, Spiridon
Batistatou, Anna
and Lykoudis, Efstathis
Katsaraki, Afroditi
Kartsiouni, Theodora
and Papalois, Apostolos
Evangelou, Angelos